Joy in Birth and Beyond

Joy in Birth and Beyond is a doula service that provides labor support to expectant families before, during and after birth. Giving birth is a beautiful and memorable journey, no matter how it’s done. Having a doula present to support the pregnant person through this journey has proven to lead to more successful births. Joy in Birth and Beyond is pleased to offer doula support in Western Pennsylvania including, but not limited to Elk, Allegheny, Butler, Westmoreland, and Beaver county and surrounding areas.

Meet Alexa

The Doula behind Joy in Birth and Beyond

Alexa Jaques is the doula behind Joy in Birth and Beyond. Originally from St. Marys, Pennsylvania, she currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA with her Husband Ben, her sons Leo & Lennon, and their dog, Marlo. Her hobbies include spending time hiking with her family, reading, cooking, enjoying live music, dancing, using essential oils, meditating, and practicing yoga. With degrees in Dance Arts and Psychology, she has a deep respect and understanding for the mind body connection, and carries this understanding into her work as a doula.

She has always been fascinated by the body’s ability to give birth to a precious human life, believing that relaxation is the key to having a successful birth. Whether it is through medicated, unmedicated, vaginal birth, or a cesarean birth. After giving birth to Leo in 2019, Alexa felt a calling to support others in childbirth and beyond. Trained by a DONA Intl. approved trainer in October 2020, she is currently accepting clients into 2021.